“No.” Though Tristan’s tone was light, he did not look at her.

Sophie became even more certain of her hunch.

Ysabelle retired to her room for a shower after dinner and left Sophie and Tristan in the living room.

“Why are you upset?” Sophie asked, still puzzled.

“I want to be the first person you think of whenever you run into trouble.”

Being inexperienced in relationships, Sophie might never have known if he did not bring it up.

“I know,” she remarked noncommittedly. She was already used to solving her own problems.

Tristan did not know what else to do.

With a sudden movement, he reached forward and took her hands.

Feeling her tiny hands nestled within his vast and warm ones, Sophie felt her heartbeat race.

He made her feel very safe, as if he would be able to solve all her problems no matter what happened.

As the witness, Ysabelle accompanied Sophie to court on the day of the trial.

Upon arriving outside the court, they saw Queenie and her uncle.

The former scoffed at the sight of Sophie and Ysabelle.

“They’re the ones who have assaulted me, Uncle Jason. You must avenge me.”

Jason cast an eye on the two girls standing across him and found them both exceptional beauties.

“Relax. I’ve never lost a case.”

“I’ll see you inside, Uncle Jason.” Queenie sent her uncle in to prepare before walking over.

“I’m sure you saw all of that. That’s my uncle. You’re screwed today, Sophie.” I will put Sophie behind bars no matter how long it takes.

failed to

not like the smile on

that. Enjoy being smug while you still can. I’m going to oblige you by putting you

people seem to forget what pain feels like once the injury heals. She needs a scar that will

in denial at this point.” Queenie strode briskly into the courtroom, leaving Sophie and Ysabelle to

Goode saw Sophie as soon as he exited his car and

“Apologies for being late.”

at all. You’re just in

three of

Jason the moment she saw

know Sophie’s lawyer,

looked up and saw Jeffrey

Jason’s hands that were going through the

any good?” Queenie asked anxiously. I do not want to go to prison. My future is still

Don’t worry. We’re winning this suit

opposing counsel on more than one of

caught sight of Jason as

up

know him?” Sophie seated herself, not

me find you a

“Why?”

several times before and have

Jason, who was coming over to greet

before to stay down when you have a case against me?

did not offer

loser. Losers have no right to any

The case is

is not all black and white, young lady. Many things aren’t as simple as you think.” I can turn anything into the

you call yourself a lawyer?”

to decide whether or not I’m worthy. Remember when you’re in there that everything that

was in officially in session. Jason

did you say

“Nothing.”

other hand, was deathly

someone else, Sophie.” I can’t do this. Sometimes,

she reiterated firmly, “you are my lawyer.” What is he afraid of? I’m the

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